Copy of letter from Adelyn Breeskin to Saidie A. May, December 17, 1946

Copy of letter from Adelyn Breeskin to Saidie A. May, December 17, 1946

Creator

Breeskin, Adelyn Dohme, 1896-1986;

Publisher (Electronic Version)

Archives and Manuscripts Collections, Baltimore Museum of Art;

Holding Institution

Baltimore Museum of Art;

Date Original

1946-12-17

Date Digital

2012

Transcript

December 17, 1946
Mrs. Saidie A. May
Park Manor Hotel
Fifth Avenue at Spruce
Dear Saidie:
Your letter about the loss of the books just arrived and I vote you as the very best of good sports. We are working closely with the insurance office and they are watching second-hand shops etc. around town. I shall report the value of the Book of Hours as at least $800. And I am sure that there will be no objection on their part. I will keep you posted on any more developments. As for the wiring, I think that we can do it without having it show at all and although, as you say, it would not stop any planned theft it can act as a deterrent.
Your letter about your entries for the All Maryland show arrived in the nick of time. We chose four, which we call Mr. Sebastian, Interior, Figure Composition and the Dragonfly. The Interior has a seated figure looking into the picture and has mostly whites, grays and green with some orange. The Figure Composition has some black lines around a dominating figure left of center. Can you place them?
They are being framed with narrow mats and natural wood 2 inch frames, and will get here just in time. We are delighted that you want them included. They probably won’t all get in since most juries pick two or at the most three out of four just in order to give more artists a chance.
I’ll report to you and let you know how they are received. Friday is the day of judging.
Meanwhile, I’ll be in New York for the next three days.
With all best holiday greetings and best wished
As ever,
Adelyn D. Breaskin
Acting Director